Fantasists on Fantasy: A collection of Critical Reflections by Eighteen Masters of the Art by Robert H. Boyer

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Eighteen fantasy writers share the secrets of their craft in essays, excerpts, and letters.

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RupertOwen 93 reviews

Fascinating and unpretentious discourse on Fantasy Fiction by the writers who write it. I used it as reference material for a critical study I was working on as it contained material written by authors who were pathing the way for modern fantasy. I wouldn't say it is comprehensive but it certainly covers enough ground as a taster reference. Nice to see Moorcock included.

Apr 27, 2021